Most of us use sixth gear.
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This is exactly where I'm at, 35's and 4.46's.Gearing and tires do make a big difference here. I’m running 4.46 on 35s. It’s my daily right now, in a few years when it gets retired to just being the toy then I may go and throw 5.13 or 5.38 in it; then I bet 6th comes in handy.
This has been discussed many times. Cruise at 2500-2800fps to stay out of boost. Whatever gear does that for you. If you want long engine life and best fuel economy, don't lug the engine at full boost.
Thanks, guys. I'm planning out my future build. My inclination is to put lower gears in the axles to make 6th more usable, and get better crawling ability at the other end. Yes, first in high range will be rather low, but this will be a recreational vehicle not a daily driver.Stock 2dr Badlands, 4.7:1, 33" KO2s.
It's hilly around here in the Texas Hill Country.
I usually shift into 6th when cruising on fairly level ground, RPMs about 2K, which is about 55-60 MPH, IIRC.
I don't like seeing a lot of boost at 2K in 5th and 6th, so sometimes I'll downshift depending on wind and/or hills.
As an engineer, I don't think 1-2lbs of boost is all that bad, but trying to make the 2.3L into a big block by running lots of boost at lower RPMs is No Bueno.
I think crawler gear and just being in 4lo in general, works rather well on the bronco. Not sure how much lower is needed, but then again, my experience is limited. Would love to hear what others think.Thanks, guys. I'm planning out my future build. My inclination is to put lower gears in the axles to make 6th more usable, and get better crawling ability at the other end. Yes, first in high range will be rather low, but this will be a recreational vehicle not a daily driver.
Can you please explain fps for a newbie?This has been discussed many times. Cruise at 2500-2800fps to stay out of boost. Whatever gear does that for you. If you want long engine life and best fuel economy, don't lug the engine at full boost.
Pretty sure they meant rpm?Can you please explain fps for a newbie?
I was thinking that, but my boost was kicking in anytime I'm below 3.5 rpm, just with the slightest incline or strong wind, during my long drive.Pretty sure they meant rpm?